Leeds captain Danny McGuire will leave Headingley at the end of the season – with rumours mounting that the half-back could be on his way to Hull KR next year.

The Rhinos confirmed this morning that the club legend will depart following 2017’s conclusion, and is set to take up a deal at a rival club.

Having signed Richie Myler from Catalans Dragons on a three-year-deal from 2018, plus youngster Jordan Lilley agreeing a long-term contract, the chances of McGuire featuring in West Yorkshire for an eighteenth consecutive campaign were reducing.

Now, Leeds have clarified the situation regarding McGuire, who was contracted until the end of 2018, with the player insisting the time is right to depart.

“I am pleased to have made the decision now so I can focus on the remainder of this season and finishing my time at the Rhinos in the best possible way,” McGuire said.

“I have been honoured to play alongside some of the greatest players in our game’s history and I remember seeing how special it was for Danny Buderus, Kevin Sinfield, Jamie Peacock and Kylie Leuluai to finish their time as a Rhino at the very top and that is my aim now.”

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So, what is next for McGuire? The 34-year-old, who has scored 262 tries in 413 games since debuting for the club in 2001, has options at his disposal.

One is Rovers – who have seemingly become the front-runners for his signature. With on-loan half-backs Jordan Abdull and Jamie Ellis contracted to their parent clubs Hull FC and Huddersfield Giants respectively for the next two years – despite both being open to staying at KR – their futures remain uncertain.

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KR have tied up Chris Atkin from Swinton on a two-year deal, which this week could become an immediate transfer. The Robins also have youngsters Liam Harris and Matty Marsh, versatile Zach Dockar-Clay and back-rowers Danny Addy and Maurice Blair capable of stepping up to the pivot roles.

The Robins also have McGuire’s former team-mate and close friend Jamie Peacock as their Head of Rugby – fuelling speculation that KR will throw their name into the hat for McGuire’s signature.

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Speaking to the Yorkshire Post, McGuire, who is also said to be catching Wakefield Trinity’s eyes, commented on his future.

“It’s not decided yet, I am still weighing up options and working out the best one for me at the moment,” he said. “There’s a few options out there and I am pretty close to knowing what I am going to do.”